Resources

The permaculture related resources, like books and links, below have been proven over the years to be very helpful. From time to time we add new resources. 

 

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AuthorTitleDescriptionChelseagreen
Scott Serrano, Allyson LevyCold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts

Focuses on growing fruits and nuts that thrive in colder climates, expanding food production options.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Diane Joubert, Bob WildfongHow to Permaculture Your Life: Strategies, Skills, and Techniques for Transitioning to a Greener World

Strategies and techniques for adopting a permaculture lifestyle and transitioning to sustainability.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/how-to-permaculture-your-life/
Wayne Weiseman, Daniel Halsey, Bryce RuddockIntegrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

Detailed instructions on designing and managing polycultures and plant guilds within permaculture.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/integrated-forest-gardening/
Joel Salatin, Chris SlatteryPolyface Designs

A practical guide to farm infrastructure design, focusing on sustainable, low-cost solutions.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Wayne Weiseman, Daniel Halsey, Bryce RuddockIntegrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

Detailed instructions on designing and managing polycultures and plant guilds within permaculture.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/integrated-forest-gardening/
Dave Jacke, Eric ToensmeierEdible Forest Gardens: Book 1 & 2

An extensive two-volume guide on creating edible forest gardens.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Allan Savory, Jody ButterfieldHolistic Management: A New Framework for Decision Making

A decision-making framework based on holistic management for sustainable practices.

Eric Toensmeier, Jonathan BatesParadise Lot

Chronicles the creation of a permaculture-inspired urban garden on a small lot, demonstrating the potential of edible landscaping.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Steve Gabriel, Ken MudgeFarming the Woods

Explores the integration of forestry and farming, offering methods for growing food in wooded areas.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Caroline Aitken, Martin CrawfordFind Your Forest Garden

A guide to exploring and discovering your own forest garden ecosystem.

E. Christopher Mare, Max O. LindeggerDesigning Ecological Habitats: Creating a Sense of Place (4 Keys to Sustainable Communities)

A practical manual on designing habitats with ecological and community-oriented focus.

Joanna Macy, Molly Young BrownComing Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects

An essential resource for reconnecting with the work of ecological and personal healing.

Charles Dowding, Stephanie HaffertyThe No Dig Home and Garden: Grow, Cook, Use, and Store Your Harvest

A comprehensive guide on creating a sustainable no-dig home and garden.

Ken Mudge, Steve GabrielFarming the Woods: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medicinal Forests

A permaculture approach to growing food and medicinal plants in forested environments.

Allan Savory, Jody ButterfieldHolistic Management: A New Framework for Decision Making

A decision-making framework based on holistic management for sustainable practices.

Ami SeymourSelf-Sufficient Gardening: A Practical Guide to Living Off the Land

A practical guide to living off the land through self-sufficient gardening techniques.

AranyaPermaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide

Provides a structured approach to designing permaculture systems, with clear explanations and practical examples.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Ben FalkThe Resilient Farm and Homestead

Strategies for developing resilient and productive homesteads using permaculture design principles.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Ben HartmanThe Lean Farm

Introduces lean management principles to small farms, aiming to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and boost profitability.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Bill MollisonIntroduction to Permaculture

An accessible introduction to permaculture principles and practices for beginners.

Bill MollisonPermaculture: A Designers' Manual

The definitive guide to permaculture design principles and applications.

Carol DeppeThe Resilient Gardener

Focuses on growing staple crops and developing gardening skills to enhance food security and self-reliance.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Caroline Aitken, Martin CrawfordFind Your Forest Garden

A guide to exploring and discovering your own forest garden ecosystem.

Charles DowdingOrganic Gardening: The Natural No-Dig Way

An insightful guide to organic gardening with a focus on no-dig techniques.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/organic-gardening/
Charles Dowding, Stephanie HaffertyThe No Dig Home and Garden: Grow, Cook, Use, and Store Your Harvest

A comprehensive guide on creating a sustainable no-dig home and garden.

Chris BristHow to Grow Organic Vegetables and Herbs in Small Spaces

Tips on growing organic vegetables and herbs in small spaces, perfect for urban gardeners.

Dani BakerThe Home-Scale Forest Garden

Guide to creating a productive forest garden on a small scale, focusing on edible and perennial plants.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Dave Jacke, Eric ToensmeierEdible Forest Gardens: Book 1 & 2

An extensive two-volume guide on creating edible forest gardens.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
David HolmgrenPermaculture: Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability

A deep dive into permaculture principles and pathways for a sustainable future.

Diane Joubert, Bob WildfongHow to Permaculture Your Life: Strategies, Skills, and Techniques for Transitioning to a Greener World

Strategies and techniques for adopting a permaculture lifestyle and transitioning to sustainability.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/how-to-permaculture-your-life/
E. Christopher Mare, Max O. LindeggerDesigning Ecological Habitats: Creating a Sense of Place (4 Keys to Sustainable Communities)

A practical manual on designing habitats with ecological and community-oriented focus.

Eliot ColemanNo Dig Gardening

An introduction to no-dig gardening, emphasizing soil health and ease of maintenance.

Eliot ColemanThe New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener

A master’s manual on organic growing techniques for home and market gardeners.

Eric ToensmeierPerennial Vegetables: From Artichoke to Taro, a Gardener’s Guide to Over 100 Delicious, Easy-to-Grow Edibles

A gardener’s guide to growing over 100 types of perennial vegetables.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Eric Toensmeier, Jonathan BatesParadise Lot

Chronicles the creation of a permaculture-inspired urban garden on a small lot, demonstrating the potential of edible landscaping.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Fedor LazutinBeekeeping for Sustainable Communities

Guidelines on beekeeping methods that prioritize environmental and community sustainability.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/keeping-bees-with-a-smile/
Gene LogsdonSmall-Scale Grain Raising

Detailed instructions for growing, harvesting, and processing grains on a small scale, suitable for homesteaders and small farms.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Graham BurnettPermaculture: A Beginner’s Guide

An introductory guide to permaculture concepts and practices for beginners.

Graham BurnettThe Vegan Book of Permaculture

Combines veganism and permaculture, providing guidance on plant-based sustainable living.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Heather FloresFood Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard into a Garden and Your Neighborhood into a Community

How to transform lawns into productive gardens and communities through sustainable practices.

Helen AllthoweThe Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Spray, No-Till Companion to the Resilient Gardener

A guide to farming with minimal intervention, focusing on resilience and sustainability.

Janine M. BenysBiomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature

A guide to innovation inspired by nature’s principles, focusing on sustainable design.

Janisse RayThe Seed Underground

Celebrates seed saving and the preservation of heirloom varieties, discussing biodiversity and local food security.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Jerome OsentowskiThe Forest Garden Greenhouse

Explores greenhouse design and operation within a permaculture framework, for year-round tropical crops in cold climates.

https://shrsl.com/4qjoh
Joanna Macy, Molly Young BrownComing Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects

An essential resource for reconnecting with the work of ecological and personal healing.

Joel Salatin, Chris SlatteryPolyface Designs

A practical guide to farm infrastructure design, focusing on sustainable, low-cost solutions.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Joseph JenkinsThe Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure

A well-regarded guide on composting human manure safely and effectively.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Judith LeroyJoyce

A poetic exploration into the themes of resilience and community gardening.

Jürgen TautzThe Buzz about Bees: Biology of a Superorganism

An exploration of bee biology and the superorganism nature of bee colonies.

Kelpie WilsonThe Biochar Handbook

Guide to using biochar for soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and sustainable agriculture.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Ken Mudge, Steve GabrielFarming the Woods: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medicinal Forests

A permaculture approach to growing food and medicinal plants in forested environments.

Linda WoodrowThe Permaculture Home Garden: How to Grow Great Tasting Fruit and Vegetables

A practical approach to growing fruits and vegetables in a home permaculture setting.

Looby MacnamaraCultural Emergence: A Toolkit for Transforming Ourselves & the World

Explores how to create positive cultural change using permaculture principles to develop resilient communities.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Looby MacnamaraPeople and Permaculture: Caring & Designing for Ourselves, Each Other & The Planet

Covers permaculture design principles focused on people, community, and the planet.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Martin CrawfordCreating a Forest Garden

A comprehensive guide to creating forest gardens in temperate climates.

Martin CrawfordHow to Grow Perennial Vegetables: Low-Maintenance, Low-Impact Vegetable Gardening

A guide to growing perennial vegetables that are low-maintenance and environmentally friendly.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/perennial-vegetables/
Masanobu FukuokaThe One-Straw Revolution

Seminal work advocating for natural farming methods that align with ecological principles, challenging conventional agricultural practices.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Merlin SheldrakeEntangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

An exploration into the hidden world of fungi and their impact on ecosystems and human life.

Merlin StridMushrooming: A Practical Guide for Beginners

A beginner-friendly guide to identifying and harvesting mushrooms safely.

Michael PhillipsThe Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way

A guide to growing tree fruits and berries with biological methods.

Michael PhillipsThe Holistic Orchard

Comprehensive guide to growing tree fruits and berries the biological way, focusing on organic and holistic methods.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Patrick WhitefieldPermaculture in a Nutshell

A concise overview of permaculture principles and their applications.

Patrick WhitefieldHow to Grow Your Own Nuts: Choosing, Cultivating, and Harvesting Nuts in Your Garden

A practical manual on selecting, growing, and harvesting a variety of nut trees and shrubs.

Patrick WhitefieldThe Earth Care Manual

An in-depth guide to permaculture practices with a focus on caring for the earth.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Philip Ackerman-LeistRebuilding the Foodshed

Explores local food systems and strategies for strengthening regional food security.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Piers WarnerHow to Save Your Own Seeds: A Handbook for Small-Scale Seed Production

A handbook on saving seeds for small-scale producers, including techniques for various plants.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/how-to-save-your-own-seeds/
Rob HopkinsFrom What Is to What If

A visionary look at how imagination and creativity can inspire community resilience and environmental action.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Robert KourikDesigning and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally

Practical advice on designing and sustaining edible landscapes with minimal input.

Rosemary MorrowEarth User's Guide to Permaculture

Practical manual for applying permaculture principles in various environments, suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Ross MarsBasics of Permaculture Design

An introduction to permaculture design principles for beginners and enthusiasts.

Ross MarsHow to Make a Forest Garden

Learn how to create a sustainable and productive forest garden for food and habitat.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/how-to-make-a-forest-garden/
Ross MarsThe Basics of Regenerative Agriculture

Introduction to regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health and increase biodiversity.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Scott Serrano, Allyson LevyCold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts

Focuses on growing fruits and nuts that thrive in colder climates, expanding food production options.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Sepp HolzerSepp Holzer's Permaculture

Insights into Sepp Holzer's unique approach to permaculture, emphasizing small-scale and integrative farming techniques.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
StarhawkEarth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature

A spiritual and practical guide to aligning with nature’s rhythms and pathways.

Stephen BarstowAround the World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates

An adventure into edible perennials from around the world, suited for temperate climates.

Stephen LeslieHorse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Equipment, Methods, and Management for Organic Growers

A comprehensive guide to using horses in organic farming, including equipment, methods, and management.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/horse-powered-farming-for-the-21st-century/
Steve Gabriel, Ken MudgeFarming the Woods

Explores the integration of forestry and farming, offering methods for growing food in wooded areas.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Ted J. RauCollective Power: Patterns for a Self-Organized Future

Explores patterns and practices for collective empowerment and self-organization.

Toby HemenwayGaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture

Practical guidance on applying permaculture principles to home gardens, emphasizing sustainable and productive landscapes.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=278912&u=2672344&m=30889&urllink=www%2Echelseagr…
Tomas RemiarzForest Gardening in Practice: An Illustrated Practical Guide for Homes, Communities & Smallholdings

Illustrated guidance for establishing forest gardens at various scales.

Wayne Weiseman, Daniel Halsey, Bryce RuddockIntegrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems

Detailed instructions on designing and managing polycultures and plant guilds within permaculture.

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/integrated-forest-gardening/